The Kotlin DSL (Domain-Specific Language) for Gradle offers a significant improvement over the traditional Groovy-based approach.Kotlin's features, such as null safety and concise syntax, enhance the readability and maintainability of Gradle scripts.Effective dependency management is crucial, and Gradle combined with Kotlin's concise syntax allows for this.Customization options, such as creating custom Gradle tasks, make the build process more flexible and tailored to specific needs.